Genre Fiction
Describe the difference between fiction and non-fiction
Non-fiction is factual or real, fiction is made up
What do Coraline's neighbours keep calling her at the beginning of the book?
Caroline
Define the term 'setting' in regards to stories
Where a story takes place
What is 'giving human attributes to a non-living thing'? (e.g. 'The wind whispered')
Personification
This word describes something as 'evil or harmful'
Sinister
List 6 different fiction genres
What genre does Coraline fit into?
Gothic
What should be done to create a strong setting?
The Reader's 5 Senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) should be engaged
What is 'stating two different things are the same to highlight similarities'? (e.g. 'Work was a nightmare today!')
Metaphor
This word describes 'a magic copy of a living person'
Doppelganger
What is the purpose of genre fiction?
Answers vary. Examples: Rats, fog, cats, storms, fortunes
List 3 ways we can create a sizzling start
Start with Action, Start with Sounds, Start with Dialogue
What is 'comparing two different things to highlight similarities using like or as'? (e.g. 'He ran as fast as a cheetah')
Simile
This word means 'to lure someone to do something or go somewhere'
Entice
Genre fiction uses elements which are repeatedly used across books, movies etc. What are these elements called?
Tropes
What fairy tale is Coraline based on?
The New Mother
What elements might be considered when creating a story setting?
Nature, Weather, Civilisation (Buildings/People)
What is the literary device when an author indirectly hints at things to come later on in the story?
Foreshadowing
This word describes something as 'frightening'
Chilling
Identify a genre and list 3 examples of this genre for your teacher
Answers will vary. E.g. Fantasy - Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones
What are the names of the two old ladies Coraline lives next to?
Ms Spink and Ms Forcible
What is an archetype?
A archetype is a category or role characters fit into
What is 'making a reference to a figure, place or event outside of the text'? (E.g. "It's not like you're Einstein or something")
Allusion
This word describes someone as 'serious or sad'
Sombre
What is literary fiction? How is it different to genre fiction?
Literary fiction doesn't use tropes and aims to send an artistic message
List 4 differences between Coraline's world and the 'Other World'
Answers will vary. E.g. the food is better, mice are replaced with rats, everyone says Coraline not Caroline, animals talk, dogs eat chocolate
List 6 different character archetypes
Answers will vary. Can include: The Hero, The Lover, The Magician, The Outlaw, The Explorer, The Sage, The Innocent, The Creator, The Ruler, The Caregiver, The Everyman, The Jester, The Shadow
What is 'Using particular words or phrases to evoke certain emotions from the reader.'?
Connotation
This word describes an action as 'intending to cause harm or upset'
Malicious